Multiplying our ongoing and inexplicable attraction to burgundy exponentially is this double burgundy 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible. Beyond the plush luxury of burgundy bordering on wine is the remarkable similarity of this car to the Cadillac that Too Short himself drove around Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, in his I’m a Player music video back in 1993. From the seller’s description:

While we know the potential horrors of the aluminum engine block and iron cylinder head combination, there is ultimately no cause for alarm. Dual dashboard information centers convey crucial operational information directly into the cabin. The key is that the drop-top Caddy features chrome wire wheels shod with elegant Vogue tires, so you can slow down like Too Short and let the gold diggers count your spokes.

19 Responses to “Hemmings Find of the Day – 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz”

These are actually nice cars. Not good cars but a fun car to drive. I have an 82 Eldo. convertible. One of the first of the batch.
These cars were very expensive when new. Nowhere near worth the price never the less they became affordable very quickely.
These cars seem to linger around and supriseingly they do not seem to bring very much money considering their rarety.

After 1976, Cadillac didn’t offer an official convertible again until 1984. Some 1979-83 Eldorados were made into “coach” convertibles by independent coachbuilders e.g. American Sunroof Corporation, Custom Coach, and Hess & Eisenhardt. Recently (2010 and beyond), the price for an actual 1984-85 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible in very good condition is starting to jump. (One with very low miles recently sold $150,000) The price will continue to increase and really start to jump come 2014-15, when the 84-85 Biarritz Convertible reaches the “Classic” classification.

I lived in Central Florida in the 70′s and 80′s. Every retired Geezer in a leisure suit, either owned one of these ugly-ass rides, or wanted one. Fake continental spare.. (whole EVER thought having a fake spare tire hanging off your back bumper was cool?). And a garish interior that looked like the inside of Elvis’s coffin.. Still loved by people who still use the phrase… “snazzy!”.. I guess. Ever talk to an old time Cadillac owner? They think Cadillac was “ruined” when they stopped making land yachts.

First off, these rides weren’t made in the 70′s. They were made for only 2 years; 1984 & 85. 2nd; Countless vehicles have features that offer debatable function-ability (hood scoops, fins, spoilers, side pipes, vinyl tops, etc.). The Continental Kit option for a Cadillac is no different. The original interiors are very elegant. 3rd; Describing them as garish is your opinion, but not an accurate description of the styling and luxury these interiors offer.

When I drive my triple white (white rag top, white leather interior, and Cotillion white paint) I get stopped, or complimented every time I take this beautiful ride out. It never ceases. People love the car, especially women.

The “classic” edition on the front grille as to which you refer, is an after market grille. Initially, the grilles offered to Cadillac dealerships as an option. Sometimes included in a package, that may have also included Vogue tyres, and the Continental Kit. Sometimes referred to as a “Rolls Royce” grille. I can’t recall the name of the original manufacturer (they were made in California). However, E&G Classic picked up the design, changed the original pattern of the after market grilles (but fully endorsed by Cadillac) from a peaked or pointed center point on the grille to a slightly boxed front. E&G continues to make them to this day. The thing to be aware of regarding the E&G grilles & Continental Kits (they make them as well) is that E&G no longer (and maybe never had) the GM endorsement to use Cadillac insignia. So the items cannot be purchased with the official Cadillac logo or wreath, Hence, The “Classic” as to which you refer, as opposed to Cadillac, which the original “after market” grilles had the official logo emblem. So did the original “after market” Continental Kits. The original Continental Kits actually came with a steel wire wheel Cadillac hub cap with the official logo & wreath. Now, they come with a plastic wire wheel hub cap and some meaningless black & red logo emblem in the middle.

Dear sir,I was reading an article on the net that you answered someones question.Maybe you could help me? I have a 1985 Cadillac Eldorado and Im trying to find a continental spare tire kit(sits on the rear bumper)Could you point me in the right direction as to where I might be able to purshase such an item.New/used.Thank you for your time in advance

Sorry for the delay. Just now read your post. Wish I would have had my post marked to notify for additional followup posts. Maybe you’ve already found out. The spare tire is made by E&G Classic. It’s called the Classic Spare.